I personally don’t have too many issues with camera shake. You’d have more issues at night with camera shake, since you’d need the shutter to be open longer. For video use - you’ll notice the camera shake. If you want optimized lenses for handheld video, grab lenses with stabilization.
Just got my 1st camera - a6000 couple of days back. For the past 5 hrs i'm spending my time on your youtube channel along with a6000. A big thanks to you for the videos which is helping to start filming. Kindly suggest a budgeted lens for a beginner - specially for b-roll videos.
Was waiting for this review! This was the lens I graduated to from my kit lens. I feel like at 30mm on a crop-sensor body it can stand in place of the “Nifty Fifty”, although technically it’s 45mm full-frame equivalent. It’s got such a great build quality, is a bit more affordable, and I’ve had no issues so far. 🤍
I am using this lens on a6000 most of the time and sharpness is not the issue at all. Autofocus will fool you many times (I would say 20 % of time), so you will learn to recheck a pics you just took with it. Also chromatic aberation will annoy you especially at low light photography (f 1.4). If you are interested in aprox. 50 mm focal lenght (ok 45, much wider, such difference), go for this one. It is not flawless but I very enjoy taking pics with this one and I bet you will also.
Just here to show some support for my boy Kyle! I don't know a thing about cameras BUT your videos are very educational, informative, and very well done. Even someone like me can learn about photography concepts and terms from your videos. One thing I CAN comment on and appreciate is some of your food videos! More of those in the future... Keep up the great work
Sony A6000 gang, still an awesome camera I've learnt so so much about cinematography with it since 2017 it will always have a special place in my books, and especially with the 16-50 kit lens it's the perfect beginner camera 💯 now I want to sell my kidneys for a RED camera aha jks jks
IT's a very solid lens and it was the first one I bought for my A6400... for video however, the vast majority of the footage I capture is with the Sigma 16mm f1.4. Just add some good Nd filters.
Hey Kyle! You should definitely get Sigma 56!! All three of the sigma trio are great, but Sigma 16 & 56 are a bit above the older 30! Also the 56 might the even a hair sharper than the 16 (but also EVEN BETTER COLORS no matter what sony camera ur using)! Great video! Cant wait to see your comparisons!
Now everything about that lens screams buy me. The price is very reasonable and the photos and videos look quite nice. Excellent review my friend and as always thanks for sharing.
thanks prepper! it's a nice well rounded lens. the sigma trio of lenses are no joke! little different than what sony offers, but still high quality, and they act like native lenses.
It's 1 of my favorite lens besides the 18-105mm. The 30mm is really sharp I really like shooting in low light and it really holds its own. Very well!! It's a very nice combo with the a6300. I alway keep my sigma 30mm, 50mm and my lil boo 18-105mm (I call her Zoom-Keisha 😂😂🤣) I'm working getting the sigma 56mm or sony fe 85mm lens. Then I'll be done with getting lens, I'll have all I need.
i love your videos, learn by them. and i kinda have a feedback. the light you use distracts me when i watch because it relfects right into your eyes. if you use some kind of reflector, the problem would be solved i suppose ^^
Hi Kyle! I have been a subscriber for awhile now. I was using a Canon rebel and just got a Sony a6000. I am still a beginner and mostly got a camera to take pictures of my babies. I recently started taking pictures for my friends and families. Do you recommend any decent, but won't break the bank lense for portraits? Awesome videos by the way :)
Thanks so much! Honestly this lens would be great, but if you’re talking under $100 take a look at my manual lens video. I talk about 3 lenses under $100. The only thing is that they’re manual and that takes getting used to.
@@kyletaggart hello!! Thank you for your advice. I was originally eyeballing the 35mm 1.8 but this is a lot cheaper. Can't wait to see the next video comparison. Thanks again for the response!
cant wait for the lens to arrive. Have the same sony A6000, with the stock lens. I just ordered through bh photos. I am in Greenland, and i understand it can take a while for it to arrive
Wow, I literally ordered the same lens exactly from the same listing on 31st of December at 1150pm, just accidentally clicked a recommendation and saw that price ($269 at that moment). I thought it was a scam, but it was fulfilled by Amazon so I decided it will be easy to solve a case if something went wrong and just ordered it. And so I'm here, happy owner
I'm thinking about buying this combination. I will use it as a webcam, and therefore I'll need to buy Elgato Cam Link. Can anyone tell me, if this camera will get hot? My friend is recommending Sony A6100 because he knows it doesn't get hot (he uses it with its standart lens). But A6000 is about half the price og A6100, and because it's only for a webcam, I don't need the 4k A6100 can give me. My biggest fear is that the A6000 will get hot if I record with Cam Link for several hours while for example livestreaming.
Right now in the US it’s not a big price difference and the a6100 is worth buying. As for a pass through device for streaming, the camera shouldn’t get as hot as it normally would in stand alone recording. I haven’t used the a6000 as a pass through/streaming device, so I can’t say for certain.
The sigma 30mm f1.4 is the heart of my sony a6300...been using it for lowlights since...forever...❤️...love the results My only issue with the lens is the focus ring... sometimes i feel like the ring's too slow and takes a lot of time to get used to when you're using it...
How is the autofocus with this lens? I'm reading some comments that people are not happy with it on their a6000. I have the a6300 and people seem to be ok with it. I'm leaning towards the Sigma 16mm but this the 30mm is a great price. Decisions decisions!
I'm not sure whether to buy this lens or the sigma 30mm for my sony a6300 for a short film. It's for one shot, and I like the 30mm but the 24mm gives me more freedom so I can crop it later. Which do you recommend? Which do you think has the best auto-focus? Thank you!
I'm also having the dilemma of trading in my Sony 50mm f1.8 OSS for the Sigma 56mm f1.4 bokeh goodness. Wondering if updating to an f1.4 compared to losing the OSS from the Sony lens worth it? Or just to complete to the trio Contemporary line as I own the Sigma 16mm f1.4 too.
Thinking about buying this as an upgrade from the kit lens...but a nice AF on my a6000 is important for me, so I'm thinking of going with the Sony 35mm...what do you mean? Does the better AF win against the better image quality of the sigma?
AF is typically better on the Sony lenses. It’s not super noticeable IMO. You won’t regret either lens. If you’re a beginner the OSS is a great thing to have, so I’d go Sony 35mm. It was my first lens after the kit lens.
@@kyletaggart thank you! I think I go with the Sigma...I just want the bigger lens as an extra 'grip' and the IQ is obviously better...I don't need OSS and if the difference in AF-speed isn't that big...
i have sony a6000 with kit lenses(16-50 and 55-210), i wanted to buy either sigma 16 mm or 30 mm, which one you think is more versatile? needed for some portraits and also some travel photography(landscapes, beaches and street). Which one should i choose? i can only buy one with current budget. I will be travelling to some beaches in December so i thought this might a good time to get my first prime lens. What will be your recommendation?
Hi I'm buying the A6400 with kitlens 16-50 and sony 18-105 f4. i want to buy one more lens but I'm confused whether i should go with the sigma16mm f1.4 or the sigma 30mm f1.4. My use is travel vlogging so what should i choose. Please let me know. Thank you
it's definitely a great first lens to dive in on. Or if you just wanna test out that focal length as a prime, checkout a manual lens for a cheap price.
Can you compare it to the 16 and 56 by sigma? I want to see the difference in what it looks like standing in the same place for different sort of photos. Bikes wise etc
@@kyletaggart Hey thanks for the reply. You mean the camera Sony 6000 A has beauty effect in it? If yes, could you make a video please to see the settings?
I shoot all my videos with the Sigma 16mm, but I don't have the...auto focus drive, I believe it's called, set to high. I keep mine on normal, and it doesn't focus breathe, or I at least don't notice it.
The more money I am putting into my A6000 the more doubt that crosses my mind. I feel like I the cropped sensor really holds me back sometimes.. Considering the 1.5x crop factor our lovely A6K has, this 30mm would be the same as using a 45mm on a full frame camera, which is quite an akward spot if you ask me. I do enjoy the Sigma 30mm, a lot, but still.
I have sigma 30mm and sony 18-105mm lens for my a6000. But the sigma stays on my camera for 80% of times. Its really sharp. May not be the sharpest but it serves the purpose unless u you are looking for professional photography.
No, they released the 30mm, then 16mm, then 56mm each year. Viltrox just came out with a 24mm f1.4 auto focus lens, and I’ll be posting a review in a week or two. Got other videos coming first!
I have the Sony a6000 and just the lens it came with.... I want to build my lens collection and I especially want something I can zoom with! What do you recommend?
*How Do you Keep the Focus on this Lens? When I try and Shoot Video on this on my a6400 it always comes out Blurry but DOESN'T when I'm using the 16mm Sigma. What Settings are you Using to fix this as I'm at my WITS ends on how to Do this, lmao*
Well I suppose it depends on a lot of things. First, the 16mm can focus much closer to objects, so if you’re very close to an object or subject, you may have to step back. I’d say confirm you’re not too close first.
You can only “zoom” with a prime lens with clear image zoom. You have to shoot jpg, and enable clear image zoom. I forget what tips n tricks video it is but I show where the setting is and how to assign it to a button. 👍🏻
Should I buy an extra sigma 30mm lens if I already have sigma 16mm lens or I should go with a gimbal like zhiyon webbil S at similar price point which I don't have ?
I'd first suggest finding out what you're looking for. If you're looking for easy ways to get different types of shots in terms of focal length, or you want characters faces to look different, or want more flexibility in shots quickly - go with another lens. If you want to to add movement in a way that is more streamlined, rather than relying on just your arms or maybe some ways you've figured out - then go with a gimbal. Prioritize which is more important for now. You can always get both eventually, but what will help you achieve what you want now?
These sigma lenses are dope.. unfortunately the sony 18-105 F4 massacres them all when it comes to versatility.. the sigma trio is only winner if you're more into photography in general without OSS and ready to switch your lens at any time. Bokeh because of the wide aperture is nice though and the sharpness too. Imma buy the 16mm 1.4 from signa after selling my kit lens since I have the 18-105mm f4 now and will build up slowly:) what you think?
@@kyletaggartyeah I actually owned the 16mm 1.4 before but I gave it back so I cam buy the Sony 18-105 G lens because it was only only 466€+50€ gift card(sony event) for the technical device store(Saturn in Germany) So practically just about 416€ for a NEW 18-105 F4 lens and how should I say no to that? Bye bye kit lens xd Sigma next.
Looks a bit less sharp to me as well. But for the price i suppose it's good. Bokeh enthusiasts rejoice. Although, i'm used to sharper images and those come from my A6300 kitlens? Since i'm into astrophotography/nightscapes, i'd only be interested in the 17mm so i'll look into what people say about that lens. Good video dude \o/
I can confirm the sigma 16mm f1.4 is much sharper than the kit lens especially for astrophotography and focus by wire is much better on the sigma compared to the kit lens. Although if youre only doing astro i really recommend samyang/rokinon and vintage manual lenses. you might have to close down the aperture to about F2 to get optimal balance of light and fringing on the sigma dc dn lineup
Its a tad less sharp than the SIGMA 16 and SIGMA 56, but still great! Depends on what you need! If you know u need nightscapes/astro, SIGMA 16 is fantastic option (so is rokinon 12 2.0 for sony apsc mount).. i think Kyle mightve done a video on it (i forget)? Otherwise, there are a couple vids out there that compare astro of sigma 16 and rokinon 12. Also, Arthur R has fantastic videos on the sigma trio lenses as well and compares them to the kit lens--THERES NO WAY SIGMA 30 is less sharper than your kit lens lol)
thanks! it does feel les sharp than the 16mm f1.4, but I feel its better than the kit lens by a mile. I have used the sigma 16mm in my astro basics video!
Thanks for the input guys. Pupper; yeah it might be that. Also, my gut feeling says that the focussed parts of the images shown, look as focussed as 'my pictures' but the depth of field might be the big difference. I'm indeed used to having the entire picture in focus; i almost never use bokeh. I'm also a noob, big lurker but only got a camera last year. You can see my shots on @thomasruissen on instagram. I think my feed looks pretty saucy for a noob. One particular shot of a 'wheat bud' (dont know im dutch) blew my mind on both focus and sharpness. 🙂 overall i love the kitlens
What lens? There is a white dot on the mount of the camera. You line up to usually, a white dot, or indicator on the lens you’re putting on the camera. You can practice with the kit lens, as the Sony kit lens has the white dot on the side of the lens. It could be possible you bought a lens that isn’t Sony E Mount, which would explain why it may not fit.
Hello, nice video. I need your opinion. I have a sony 18-135mm and a samyang 12mm. I want to buy a sigma, mainly for portraits indoor and outdoor, maybe some other shoots too, but im not sure what to choose between sigma 30, sigma 56 and sony 35mm. Please give me a hint. I dont usually make video and if i will do i will keeep the camera still
Yup, worked like charm for me. In fact, my last video - 55-210 lens review was shot with it (the talking head portion). Also I include an auto focus video test in this video.
hikyletaggart thank you! I’m wanting to take some really awesome travel photos as well, landscape shots and shots with people (if that makes sense?). What lens would you recommend for that?
@@joshlynwright5239 Landscapes--best option for wide angle landscapes is Sigma 16 (esp if you're gonna have ppl in the shot as well because its autofocus is great)! Basically, if you're looking at primes, really consider the Sigmas! the Sigma 16 & Sigma 56 are the best primes available for Sony APSC cameras
Stan the Man thank you thank you! Last question I promise. Do you notice a quality difference when you download the photos opposed to using the WiFi transfer? I have used the WiFi a few times and the photos don’t seem to have amazing quality
Hey are you still using this lens? If so does your lens hunt? My Lens miss focus, hunts when I'm using auto focus and sometimes it won't focus. I'm using it on my a6300. Any ideas on how to fix this? I check to update it and it's version 3 so it's no need to update it.
It can be, it depends on where you place it. I actually ended up liking 30mm for streaming more than the 16mm. Just gotta have a place to put it though. I’d also recommend the Viltrox 23mm f1.4. I use that for streaming when I do stream.
@@kyletaggart so, excuse me if my question is dumb.... I am new to all of this... On apsc (sony a6000) this is still wide lense? I have read like 24mm equivalent? What about aperture? Do i need to multiply it by 1.5 as well? (since lense and sensor size are the same i dont think so.... But)
@@kyletaggart one more question.... What would you say is better quality lense.... This sigma or matching viltrox af? Its pretty tight considering all videos i have watched
Tony Northrop has detailed videos in aperture between the two. If you ONLY have an APSC camera, I say don’t worry about the equivalency. In a week or two I’ll have a video on the Viltrox 23mm lens.
I go the 16mm & 30mm, really great. and I was going to get the 56mm until I got a cheap viltrox 85mm f1.8, really great. the 30mm f1.4 is cheap used too. I've owned two before, got cheap, sold high, keeping my present one for good. even though I'm using FF camera, the a7rii, the use of this lens, 30mm f1.4, is a great option.
I had the 16mm 1.4 but found it to be 2 heavy and had some focusing issues. (It would black out the viewfinder when trying to focus in low light.) Maybe just my copy.
Whaaaaat? Sigma 1.4 trio (especially the 16 and 56) are known for their AMAZING native-lens type focusing ability (cuz Sony lets em borrow their bts tech stuff so they dont have to reverse engineer)... If you recently bought it, I WOULD DEFINITELY EXCHANGE IT WITH ANOTHER COPY!! I have a Sigma 16 and its AF is FANTASTIC
I was having some weird issues focusing too! It was super slow and loud. I realized I had my camera on a weird focus settings and modes. Check your focus settings! Try turning off face focus, sport focus, etc. After messing with the focus settings it was fast and flawless! I hope that helps
Hello Kyle... hope you are doing great. Need your advice... I'm planning for Canon EOS 200D MARK II for streetphotography, is this lens the best for the purpose ? Need your guidance 🙏
Nice video, I wanna get the 16mm since I've heard alot of great things about it but I shoot with the a7rii and the 16mm is aps-c and the art lens dont have a 16mm.
@@diamonddogs6037 the megapixel count is cut in half, however, if you review the images, they still look good. All personal preference there. Also, the camera should auto detect the APS-C lens, and it will crop the view automatically. If you manually change that to full frame mode, you'll see black edges (vignetting)
@@kyletaggart for the price it's very reasonable. I think I'm gonna look into getting the lens since its equivalent to a 24mm which is perfect for street photography. Thanks again. Just subscribed👍
Hey, just wanted to say love your channel! Your videos, especially the ones on the sony a6000 is what helped me decide what camera I would start out with. With that being I'm looking for a lens that is a good starter specifically for landscape. I've watched your lens videos and done some research on my own but would love your opinion. I was looking at this sony lens and it's currently on sale! Sony - FE 50mm F1.8 Standard Lens. What do you think!? :)
Thanks! Glad my channel has helped. As for a landscape lens, that’s not gonna be the best as it’s gonna be a “tight” view. A better suited focal length would be 16mm, or 24. The Sigma 16mmf 1.4 is probably the best, or if you need cheaper, there are manual lenses suited for landscape like the Samyang 12mm f2. Also the “FE” lenses are designed for full frame Sony cameras. The Sony FE 50mm f1.8 field of view on the Sony a6000 will look like an 85mm. Here is a video explaining crop factor. th-cam.com/video/0wLTGNi-AD8/w-d-xo.html There isn’t anything wrong with putting an FE lens in an a6000, but just keep in mind they’re not specifically designed fir the a6000, and the crop factor. 🙌🏻
Hi Kyle, do you have autofocus issue with the Sigma 30mm ? I currently having the sony 35mm but I think its not sharp enough, compared to my sigma 56mm. so now I considering selling the sony 35mm for the sigma 30mm. I took only photos not videos. but kinda worry about the AF problems as I would use it to take photo of my all day all night running child
@@kyletaggart thanks Kyle. you should consider getting one. you'll get blown away by the quality of the sigma 56mm, which almost convinced me enough to sell the sony 35 for sigma 30 to get the same quality
Hey there! I bought this lens recently for my Sony a6000 but it doesn't fit my camera. The connection seems to narrow and doesn't fit into the Sony a6000 camera body. Do I need an adapter?
You should not need an adapter. Look on the silver mount of the lens, it should say Sony E mount. If it says something different you got the wrong mount version.
ur_friend_armaan I was supposed to get one to test for two weeks and it’s not showing up. Have to hold off on my next camera purchase as I’m moving soon. Once the move happens o may be getting either a 6100 or 6400. Need that no recording limit for my TH-cam camera 😎🙌🏻
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This lens is dope!
➡️Sigma 30mm f1.4 - geni.us/Sigma30mmForSony
➡️Sigma 30mm f1.4 - geni.us/Sigma30mmCanonEF-M
Sick! In the US the Sony 50 is back to full price of like $350. Can be found used though.
@@simpleboy3457 same. you can get real bargains when you put in the effort :)
@@kyletaggart
I know this is a old vid ... But did you get no camera shake using this on the a6000 without image stabilization?
Thanks
I personally don’t have too many issues with camera shake. You’d have more issues at night with camera shake, since you’d need the shutter to be open longer. For video use - you’ll notice the camera shake. If you want optimized lenses for handheld video, grab lenses with stabilization.
@@kyletaggart
Thanks 🙏
I came here for a6000. Great to hear that people still use this awesome camera.
I love this camera, one day I will upgrade (A6100).
Just got my 1st camera - a6000 couple of days back. For the past 5 hrs i'm spending my time on your youtube channel along with a6000. A big thanks to you for the videos which is helping to start filming. Kindly suggest a budgeted lens for a beginner - specially for b-roll videos.
This is probably the best option for you, or an older sigma NEX lens. I have a video on manual lenses that are all sub $100. Thanks!
Where my sigma 16mm f1.4 gang at
Pupper Emeritus The Gamer best lens I own but I want to try the 30mm
Here with 16mm + 56mm
Whoop 🙌
A6400 with 16mm f1.4
A6300 16+30mm f1.4 sigma’s
Was waiting for this review! This was the lens I graduated to from my kit lens. I feel like at 30mm on a crop-sensor body it can stand in place of the “Nifty Fifty”, although technically it’s 45mm full-frame equivalent. It’s got such a great build quality, is a bit more affordable, and I’ve had no issues so far. 🤍
This comment right here ladies and gentleman. This is exactly what I think to!
That lens is very sharp I can tell you that
I am using this lens on a6000 most of the time and sharpness is not the issue at all. Autofocus will fool you many times (I would say 20 % of time), so you will learn to recheck a pics you just took with it. Also chromatic aberation will annoy you especially at low light photography (f 1.4). If you are interested in aprox. 50 mm focal lenght (ok 45, much wider, such difference), go for this one. It is not flawless but I very enjoy taking pics with this one and I bet you will also.
bought this as an upgrade from the kit lens on my a6000 and I love it! thank you for helping me make the decision!
Awesome to hear!
Just here to show some support for my boy Kyle! I don't know a thing about cameras BUT your videos are very educational, informative, and very well done. Even someone like me can learn about photography concepts and terms from your videos. One thing I CAN comment on and appreciate is some of your food videos! More of those in the future... Keep up the great work
Haha thanks Nick! You’re always supportive and I appreciate that! Might have to do a food video in the future just for you haha. 🍕😎
Sony A6000 gang, still an awesome camera I've learnt so so much about cinematography with it since 2017 it will always have a special place in my books, and especially with the 16-50 kit lens it's the perfect beginner camera 💯 now I want to sell my kidneys for a RED camera aha jks jks
After a6000 , I was thinking about going to the a7 line but now, my choice will be between fs line and bmpcc 4/6k
This is one of my favourite lenses! It's my go-to lens for B roll. Price for quality, this is must have lens!
Well said!
IT's a very solid lens and it was the first one I bought for my A6400... for video however, the vast majority of the footage I capture is with the Sigma 16mm f1.4. Just add some good Nd filters.
Dang that is sharp! And the bokeh looks amazing! Great review! Looking forward to your comparison with the Sony 35mm!
Thanks laughing man!
Hey Kyle! You should definitely get Sigma 56!! All three of the sigma trio are great, but Sigma 16 & 56 are a bit above the older 30! Also the 56 might the even a hair sharper than the 16 (but also EVEN BETTER COLORS no matter what sony camera ur using)! Great video! Cant wait to see your comparisons!
thanks for the rec, don't think I haven't had my eye on it!! thanks for watching
Are those samples photos and videos come straight out from the camera? Because the colour tone looks amazing. Btw i really love your videos.
yup! no changes to em at all! thanks so much
Omg thank you for sharing. Am gonna purchase this one very soon. Just gotta set up my Sony a6000 to where I like it first. Ah!!! I love it.
Now everything about that lens screams buy me. The price is very reasonable and the photos and videos look quite nice. Excellent review my friend and as always thanks for sharing.
thanks prepper! it's a nice well rounded lens. the sigma trio of lenses are no joke! little different than what sony offers, but still high quality, and they act like native lenses.
Love the sample videos with the snow and focus racking!
It's 1 of my favorite lens besides the 18-105mm. The 30mm is really sharp I really like shooting in low light and it really holds its own. Very well!! It's a very nice combo with the a6300. I alway keep my sigma 30mm, 50mm and my lil boo 18-105mm (I call her Zoom-Keisha 😂😂🤣) I'm working getting the sigma 56mm or sony fe 85mm lens. Then I'll be done with getting lens, I'll have all I need.
The wants are never done! Haha. Nice kit!
Thanks Kyle , I just ordered this lens yesterday for my Sony a6000.
sick! hope you enjoy!
i love your videos, learn by them. and i kinda have a feedback. the light you use distracts me when i watch because it relfects right into your eyes. if you use some kind of reflector, the problem would be solved i suppose ^^
I like this light, it's convenient and just works for me right now. but thanks for the feedback!
Ayy I was waiting for this review
Eeyyy 😎
Just picked up an a6400 with 18-135 yesterday and ordering this lens today lol. It’s back to $259 can’t wait to get it
nice! well worth that price imo
Hi Kyle! I have been a subscriber for awhile now. I was using a Canon rebel and just got a Sony a6000. I am still a beginner and mostly got a camera to take pictures of my babies. I recently started taking pictures for my friends and families. Do you recommend any decent, but won't break the bank lense for portraits? Awesome videos by the way :)
Thanks so much! Honestly this lens would be great, but if you’re talking under $100 take a look at my manual lens video. I talk about 3 lenses under $100. The only thing is that they’re manual and that takes getting used to.
@@kyletaggart hello!! Thank you for your advice. I was originally eyeballing the 35mm 1.8 but this is a lot cheaper. Can't wait to see the next video comparison. Thanks again for the response!
cant wait for the lens to arrive. Have the same sony A6000, with the stock lens. I just ordered through bh photos. I am in Greenland, and i understand it can take a while for it to arrive
Hope it gets there fast!
Amazing lens, isn't it. Looking forward to the comparison video with the Sony 35mm.
Thanks for checking this out! And I’m workin in it! 😊🙌🏻
Looking forward to your comparison with the Sony 35mm. When I compared them both I went with the Sony because of how much smaller it was for carrying.
It’s gonna be goood!
Great video bro. I might pull the trigger for this len.
Only con for me is type weight, but to me that’s very minor.
@@kyletaggart that's also minor to me.
Great review man, thank you for this!!!
no prob, thanks for watching!
Wow, I literally ordered the same lens exactly from the same listing on 31st of December at 1150pm, just accidentally clicked a recommendation and saw that price ($269 at that moment). I thought it was a scam, but it was fulfilled by Amazon so I decided it will be easy to solve a case if something went wrong and just ordered it. And so I'm here, happy owner
Boom! Sometimes a good deal is just that! A good deal!
what would be the ideal shutter speed to get sharp images when shooting a lens like this without OSS? great video btw!!!
That would depend on what’s moving, 1/400 freezes people running.
I'm thinking about buying this combination. I will use it as a webcam, and therefore I'll need to buy Elgato Cam Link. Can anyone tell me, if this camera will get hot?
My friend is recommending Sony A6100 because he knows it doesn't get hot (he uses it with its standart lens). But A6000 is about half the price og A6100, and because it's only for a webcam, I don't need the 4k A6100 can give me. My biggest fear is that the A6000 will get hot if I record with Cam Link for several hours while for example livestreaming.
Right now in the US it’s not a big price difference and the a6100 is worth buying. As for a pass through device for streaming, the camera shouldn’t get as hot as it normally would in stand alone recording. I haven’t used the a6000 as a pass through/streaming device, so I can’t say for certain.
The sigma 30mm f1.4 is the heart of my sony a6300...been using it for lowlights since...forever...❤️...love the results
My only issue with the lens is the focus ring... sometimes i feel like the ring's too slow and takes a lot of time to get used to when you're using it...
Awesome to hear. Also noted, I didn’t notice it.
Are you doing well without optical stabilization?
Just ordered it for my A6400!
I love the sigma 16mm! I gotta check these out. They make it for m 4/3... 🤞🏻
I just need the 56mm! Which I’m really eyeing up. If it’s anything like the Sony 50mm...then I need it in my life! Dang TH-cam life!
How is the autofocus with this lens? I'm reading some comments that people are not happy with it on their a6000. I have the a6300 and people seem to be ok with it. I'm leaning towards the Sigma 16mm but this the 30mm is a great price. Decisions decisions!
No problems for me 🤷🏻♂️
Thanks for the review 👌🏼
thanks for stopping by! :)
Sigma 30 or Sel 35, do you think ? 🤔
Love this channel ❤ so much
I made a comparison video! Check it out 👍🏻
Just picked up this lens on Amazon warehouse, Brand-new, damaged box £181 or $240, such a good price!
Whoa! Sick!
You are a cool dude..Im about to get this lens for micro 4/3...Im sad its more expensive😟
Thanks so much!
I'm not sure whether to buy this lens or the sigma 30mm for my sony a6300 for a short film.
It's for one shot, and I like the 30mm but the 24mm gives me more freedom so I can crop it later.
Which do you recommend? Which do you think has the best auto-focus? Thank you!
Unsure what other lens you mean? This vids about the sigma 30mm.
I'm also having the dilemma of trading in my Sony 50mm f1.8 OSS for the Sigma 56mm f1.4 bokeh goodness. Wondering if updating to an f1.4 compared to losing the OSS from the Sony lens worth it? Or just to complete to the trio Contemporary line as I own the Sigma 16mm f1.4 too.
I loved the results I got with the Sony 50mm when I had it a while back. I'd be curious as well about the 56mm.
I don’t think losing the OSS is worth it! If you do take videos, not having that is going to take a large toll.
Do you still have the 35mm Sony? From watching your videos I ended up buying both lol I just like the sharpness of the sigma
hey nothin wrong with a bunch of lenses! I like the Sony a little more. However I wouldn't be upset with selling one and keeping whichever.
Great video. Than you for the review!!
Thinking about buying this as an upgrade from the kit lens...but a nice AF on my a6000 is important for me, so I'm thinking of going with the Sony 35mm...what do you mean? Does the better AF win against the better image quality of the sigma?
AF is typically better on the Sony lenses. It’s not super noticeable IMO. You won’t regret either lens. If you’re a beginner the OSS is a great thing to have, so I’d go Sony 35mm. It was my first lens after the kit lens.
@@kyletaggart thank you! I think I go with the Sigma...I just want the bigger lens as an extra 'grip' and the IQ is obviously better...I don't need OSS and if the difference in AF-speed isn't that big...
Sounds like you got it locked in! Go for it!
Thank you. It is on sale now for $230, just ordered one.
Sweet deal!
Are you in india or US! Where did you order it from!
@@sanjtiwari5364 US, it's been 8 months since
i have sony a6000 with kit lenses(16-50 and 55-210), i wanted to buy either sigma 16 mm or 30 mm, which one you think is more versatile? needed for some portraits and also some travel photography(landscapes, beaches and street). Which one should i choose? i can only buy one with current budget. I will be travelling to some beaches in December so i thought this might a good time to get my first prime lens. What will be your recommendation?
Depends on what you shoot that would make either one more versatile. You mention landscapes so maybe the 16mm f1.4. 👍🏻
Me too going to buy 16mm ..good for travel and portrait too
Hi I'm buying the A6400 with kitlens 16-50 and sony 18-105 f4. i want to buy one more lens but I'm confused whether i should go with the sigma16mm f1.4 or the sigma 30mm f1.4.
My use is travel vlogging so what should i choose. Please let me know.
Thank you
Love your Vids, I a question, I am using a Sony A600 and what Michael do you recommend? My budget is less than 100
thanks for the support!
Thanks for a great video. I was thinking to get Sigma 16mm besides the zoom, but maybe 30mm is a good one for first prime len.
it's definitely a great first lens to dive in on. Or if you just wanna test out that focal length as a prime, checkout a manual lens for a cheap price.
Can you compare it to the 16 and 56 by sigma? I want to see the difference in what it looks like standing in the same place for different sort of photos. Bikes wise etc
may have to do that! but I don't have the 56mm, but I can do that type of video with a bunch of different lenses. thanks!
Tiffany Cupcake take a look at Arthur R on TH-cam he does Sigma lens reviews too
Do you get the same number of focus points that you get with a native lens?
Yup, that never changes unless you use a manual lens.
Hello :) what lenses you recommend for 600 A for beauty effect? (smooth skin etc)
The camera does the effect, not the lens. For beauty/portraits though I’d say the signs 56mm f1.4 or Sony 50mm f1.8 OSS.
@@kyletaggart Hey thanks for the reply. You mean the camera Sony 6000 A has beauty effect in it? If yes, could you make a video please to see the settings?
@@KorinasAcademy its called soft skin setting, and has a low , medium, high settings. 👍🏻
Does this lens have a breathing or pulsating effects on the sides when shooting videos like the Sigma 16mm?
I shoot all my videos with the Sigma 16mm, but I don't have the...auto focus drive, I believe it's called, set to high. I keep mine on normal, and it doesn't focus breathe, or I at least don't notice it.
The more money I am putting into my A6000 the more doubt that crosses my mind. I feel like I the cropped sensor really holds me back sometimes.. Considering the 1.5x crop factor our lovely A6K has, this 30mm would be the same as using a 45mm on a full frame camera, which is quite an akward spot if you ask me.
I do enjoy the Sigma 30mm, a lot, but still.
I don’t understand why that’s a con, when the form factor is so much smaller (APS-C). That’s why they offer the 16mm as well.
I have sigma 30mm and sony 18-105mm lens for my a6000. But the sigma stays on my camera for 80% of times. Its really sharp. May not be the sharpest but it serves the purpose unless u you are looking for professional photography.
definitely agree with you! good two lens combo you got there.
which could be for professional photography the sharpest?
Which one is better for landscape and low-light situations 16mm or 30 mm
Oooh. Nice lens for to add to your collection.
you bet!!
Nice review. Is there a newer version of the lens from this year?
No, they released the 30mm, then 16mm, then 56mm each year. Viltrox just came out with a 24mm f1.4 auto focus lens, and I’ll be posting a review in a week or two. Got other videos coming first!
@@kyletaggart isn't that viltrox a 23mm?
@@ThefamousMrT ah whoops, you're right! it's 23mm
I bought this lens for $200 and it’s great!
The-terminator used? I’m trying to find a deal, there’s one used but it’s $280! Way over prices
i like watching your videos about A6000, for food photography, kids and cooking video, which one do you suggest? Thanks so much!
Just got my 16mm last week, my next will either be 30mm or the 56mm , didn't plan to get them all
Didn’t plan it but you might!
@@kyletaggart I just wish to get 1 more, but stuck between the 30 and 56 , im also looking at the sony 50mm oss
I have the Sony a6000 and just the lens it came with.... I want to build my lens collection and I especially want something I can zoom with! What do you recommend?
18-105 and 18-135 are great zoom lenses. I made a video comparing them! th-cam.com/video/HtmYkiGwEys/w-d-xo.html ✌🏻
*How Do you Keep the Focus on this Lens? When I try and Shoot Video on this on my a6400 it always comes out Blurry but DOESN'T when I'm using the 16mm Sigma. What Settings are you Using to fix this as I'm at my WITS ends on how to Do this, lmao*
Well I suppose it depends on a lot of things. First, the 16mm can focus much closer to objects, so if you’re very close to an object or subject, you may have to step back. I’d say confirm you’re not too close first.
Someone please tell me how to zoom with sigma30 mm? On a6400. I can’t gind the option
You can only “zoom” with a prime lens with clear image zoom. You have to shoot jpg, and enable clear image zoom. I forget what tips n tricks video it is but I show where the setting is and how to assign it to a button. 👍🏻
Should I buy an extra sigma 30mm lens if I already have sigma 16mm lens or I should go with a gimbal like zhiyon webbil S at similar price point which I don't have ?
I'd first suggest finding out what you're looking for. If you're looking for easy ways to get different types of shots in terms of focal length, or you want characters faces to look different, or want more flexibility in shots quickly - go with another lens. If you want to to add movement in a way that is more streamlined, rather than relying on just your arms or maybe some ways you've figured out - then go with a gimbal. Prioritize which is more important for now. You can always get both eventually, but what will help you achieve what you want now?
These sigma lenses are dope.. unfortunately the sony 18-105 F4 massacres them all when it comes to versatility.. the sigma trio is only winner if you're more into photography in general without OSS and ready to switch your lens at any time.
Bokeh because of the wide aperture is nice though and the sharpness too.
Imma buy the 16mm 1.4 from signa after selling my kit lens since I have the 18-105mm f4 now and will build up slowly:) what you think?
I think that’s a nice idea! You’ll love having a prime.
@@kyletaggartyeah I actually owned the 16mm 1.4 before but I gave it back so I cam buy the Sony 18-105 G lens because it was only only 466€+50€ gift card(sony event) for the technical device store(Saturn in Germany)
So practically just about 416€ for a NEW 18-105 F4 lens and how should I say no to that? Bye bye kit lens xd
Sigma next.
I have an a6100, debating on getting this lens. Between 16, 30, and 56mm
Think of maybe what use you’ll need a lens for. 16 (all around, landscape), 30 (portrait, b roll, walk around), 56 (portrait beast, details) ect.
hikyletaggart that helps even more as well as your video. I’m looking up the 30mm as we speak!
@@dequanb7039 nice! if you use the link in the description it helps me out a lot. Find it where it's cheapest for you though! 👍🏻
Hi what are you using as your main vlog cam? Thank you :)
A6000 but now a6100.
Looks a bit less sharp to me as well. But for the price i suppose it's good. Bokeh enthusiasts rejoice. Although, i'm used to sharper images and those come from my A6300 kitlens? Since i'm into astrophotography/nightscapes, i'd only be interested in the 17mm so i'll look into what people say about that lens. Good video dude \o/
I can confirm the sigma 16mm f1.4 is much sharper than the kit lens especially for astrophotography and focus by wire is much better on the sigma compared to the kit lens. Although if youre only doing astro i really recommend samyang/rokinon and vintage manual lenses. you might have to close down the aperture to about F2 to get optimal balance of light and fringing on the sigma dc dn lineup
Its a tad less sharp than the SIGMA 16 and SIGMA 56, but still great! Depends on what you need! If you know u need nightscapes/astro, SIGMA 16 is fantastic option (so is rokinon 12 2.0 for sony apsc mount).. i think Kyle mightve done a video on it (i forget)? Otherwise, there are a couple vids out there that compare astro of sigma 16 and rokinon 12. Also, Arthur R has fantastic videos on the sigma trio lenses as well and compares them to the kit lens--THERES NO WAY SIGMA 30 is less sharper than your kit lens lol)
@@stantheman3674 yeah it's only probably that he's watching this on TH-cam and his pictures maybe in raw or full res jpeg on his pc
thanks! it does feel les sharp than the 16mm f1.4, but I feel its better than the kit lens by a mile. I have used the sigma 16mm in my astro basics video!
Thanks for the input guys. Pupper; yeah it might be that. Also, my gut feeling says that the focussed parts of the images shown, look as focussed as 'my pictures' but the depth of field might be the big difference. I'm indeed used to having the entire picture in focus; i almost never use bokeh. I'm also a noob, big lurker but only got a camera last year. You can see my shots on @thomasruissen on instagram. I think my feed looks pretty saucy for a noob. One particular shot of a 'wheat bud' (dont know im dutch) blew my mind on both focus and sharpness. 🙂 overall i love the kitlens
Is this lens good for product photography??
Yes, it’s not a macro lens, but general produc photography yes.
is this lens support autofocus ? with alpha 6000 pls reply i m going to use it for my new starting music videos pls reply
yes it does! :)
@@kyletaggart thanks!! Sub ur channel ❤️ waiting for ur next video😊
Been putting out a vid once a week. Trying for a new one thus weekend!
I bought the lens for my sony a6000 and I don't know how to put it on, I need urgent help 😩😩🥺🥺
What lens? There is a white dot on the mount of the camera. You line up to usually, a white dot, or indicator on the lens you’re putting on the camera. You can practice with the kit lens, as the Sony kit lens has the white dot on the side of the lens.
It could be possible you bought a lens that isn’t Sony E Mount, which would explain why it may not fit.
@@kyletaggart thanks!
I bought the sigma 30mm f1.4 exactly the same on your video
It comes in different mounts. And it has thw white dot to match to the Mount. 👍🏻
That's one.. good.. lens.. 😍
bro i am using sony a6000, when you take videos, which fps you are using, 24/30/60? please helpl me
I film in 24FPS
thank u for your reply
helppppp !!!!!1
need prime lens for sony a6000 should i go for 50 mm f1.8 oss or sigma 30 mm 1.4 lens ?
If you’re only going to be doing portraits go 50mm. If you are shooting a variety of things, go 30mm.
Which one is sharper, sony 35 f1.8 oss or this?
Will have to find out. Just focused on the sigma lens here. Will be doing the comparison video within a week or two.
Hello, nice video.
I need your opinion.
I have a sony 18-135mm and a samyang 12mm.
I want to buy a sigma, mainly for portraits indoor and outdoor, maybe some other shoots too, but im not sure what to choose between sigma 30, sigma 56 and sony 35mm. Please give me a hint. I dont usually make video and if i will do i will keeep the camera still
How is the autofocus in video mode , would you suggest it for video work ?
Yup, worked like charm for me. In fact, my last video - 55-210 lens review was shot with it (the talking head portion). Also I include an auto focus video test in this video.
What do you think is the best lens for portraits?
Sigma 56 EASY. it has the best sharpness out of any lens ive ever seen for sony apsc and has the best colors for portraits as well!
Either the Sima 56mm f1.4, or the Sony 50mm f1.8. I absolutely loved the Sony 50mm f1.8 when I had it for a video. I miss it so much!!
hikyletaggart thank you! I’m wanting to take some really awesome travel photos as well, landscape shots and shots with people (if that makes sense?). What lens would you recommend for that?
@@joshlynwright5239 Landscapes--best option for wide angle landscapes is Sigma 16 (esp if you're gonna have ppl in the shot as well because its autofocus is great)! Basically, if you're looking at primes, really consider the Sigmas! the Sigma 16 & Sigma 56 are the best primes available for Sony APSC cameras
Stan the Man thank you thank you! Last question I promise. Do you notice a quality difference when you download the photos opposed to using the WiFi transfer? I have used the WiFi a few times and the photos don’t seem to have amazing quality
Hey are you still using this lens? If so does your lens hunt? My Lens miss focus, hunts when I'm using auto focus and sometimes it won't focus. I'm using it on my a6300. Any ideas on how to fix this? I check to update it and it's version 3 so it's no need to update it.
what about for using this for streaming , would 30mm be too tight of a shot?
It can be, it depends on where you place it. I actually ended up liking 30mm for streaming more than the 16mm. Just gotta have a place to put it though. I’d also recommend the Viltrox 23mm f1.4. I use that for streaming when I do stream.
@@kyletaggart thank you for the recommendation, I’ll look into the 23mm
Viltrox also has decent prices. 👍🏻
I have a question.... If this is designed for apsc.... Why is there still crop factor to it?
Because the sensor is what’s “cropped”. The sensor size, and the lens opening, are the same size, but they’re 1.5 x smaller than full frame.
@@kyletaggart so, excuse me if my question is dumb.... I am new to all of this... On apsc (sony a6000) this is still wide lense? I have read like 24mm equivalent?
What about aperture? Do i need to multiply it by 1.5 as well? (since lense and sensor size are the same i dont think so.... But)
@@kyletaggart one more question.... What would you say is better quality lense.... This sigma or matching viltrox af? Its pretty tight considering all videos i have watched
Tony Northrop has detailed videos in aperture between the two. If you ONLY have an APSC camera, I say don’t worry about the equivalency. In a week or two I’ll have a video on the Viltrox 23mm lens.
@@kyletaggart thanks a lot for your answer.... I am looking forward to your review.... And will take a look at Tony's channel 🙏
I go the 16mm & 30mm, really great. and I was going to get the 56mm until I got a cheap viltrox 85mm f1.8, really great.
the 30mm f1.4 is cheap used too. I've owned two before, got cheap, sold high, keeping my present one for good.
even though I'm using FF camera, the a7rii, the use of this lens, 30mm f1.4, is a great option.
Well said!
MKBHD fans love Matte Black ahahaha!
is the sigma 30mm 1.4 art for nikon better or same as this one ?
Didn’t think Sigma makes it for Nikon. This is an APSC lens.
@@kyletaggart yea it has the line art for nikon im just not sure which combo should be better
If u upload the human pirtrait then it was really helpful to us shot with this 30mm lens
I had the 16mm 1.4 but found it to be 2 heavy and had some focusing issues. (It would black out the viewfinder when trying to focus in low light.) Maybe just my copy.
Whaaaaat? Sigma 1.4 trio (especially the 16 and 56) are known for their AMAZING native-lens type focusing ability (cuz Sony lets em borrow their bts tech stuff so they dont have to reverse engineer)... If you recently bought it, I WOULD DEFINITELY EXCHANGE IT WITH ANOTHER COPY!! I have a Sigma 16 and its AF is FANTASTIC
@@stantheman3674 ageed!
I was having some weird issues focusing too! It was super slow and loud. I realized I had my camera on a weird focus settings and modes. Check your focus settings! Try turning off face focus, sport focus, etc. After messing with the focus settings it was fast and flawless! I hope that helps
@@DarthAtara Thanks guys but this was a while ago, i returned it and ended up getting a good deal on a Zeiss 24mm 1.8.
Hello Kyle... hope you are doing great. Need your advice... I'm planning for Canon EOS 200D MARK II for streetphotography, is this lens the best for the purpose ? Need your guidance 🙏
Yes, it is a great lens for street photos.
Nice video, I wanna get the 16mm since I've heard alot of great things about it but I shoot with the a7rii and the 16mm is aps-c and the art lens dont have a 16mm.
The 16mm is an equivalent to 24mm on your A7rii.
@@kyletaggart would the image quality still be the same? I dont have any experience with aps-c before.
@@diamonddogs6037 the megapixel count is cut in half, however, if you review the images, they still look good. All personal preference there. Also, the camera should auto detect the APS-C lens, and it will crop the view automatically. If you manually change that to full frame mode, you'll see black edges (vignetting)
@@kyletaggart for the price it's very reasonable. I think I'm gonna look into getting the lens since its equivalent to a 24mm which is perfect for street photography. Thanks again. Just subscribed👍
Hey, just wanted to say love your channel! Your videos, especially the ones on the sony a6000 is what helped me decide what camera I would start out with. With that being I'm looking for a lens that is a good starter specifically for landscape. I've watched your lens videos and done some research on my own but would love your opinion. I was looking at this sony lens and it's currently on sale! Sony - FE 50mm F1.8 Standard Lens. What do you think!? :)
Thanks! Glad my channel has helped. As for a landscape lens, that’s not gonna be the best as it’s gonna be a “tight” view. A better suited focal length would be 16mm, or 24. The Sigma 16mmf 1.4 is probably the best, or if you need cheaper, there are manual lenses suited for landscape like the Samyang 12mm f2. Also the “FE” lenses are designed for full frame Sony cameras. The Sony FE 50mm f1.8 field of view on the Sony a6000 will look like an 85mm. Here is a video explaining crop factor. th-cam.com/video/0wLTGNi-AD8/w-d-xo.html There isn’t anything wrong with putting an FE lens in an a6000, but just keep in mind they’re not specifically designed fir the a6000, and the crop factor. 🙌🏻
@@kyletaggart Thanks for the reply, that video was helpful!
Do you prefer sigma 30mm f1.4 or sigma 16mm f1.4? For sony a6000
Depends on the situation. Sometimes you want WIDE, sometimes more depth of field.
Hi Kyle, do you have autofocus issue with the Sigma 30mm ? I currently having the sony 35mm but I think its not sharp enough, compared to my sigma 56mm. so now I considering selling the sony 35mm for the sigma 30mm. I took only photos not videos. but kinda worry about the AF problems as I would use it to take photo of my all day all night running child
I think if you have a fast enough shutter speed it’s fine. The sigma 56mm is known to be incredibly sharp as well. I don’t have the 56 yet.
@@kyletaggart thanks Kyle. you should consider getting one. you'll get blown away by the quality of the sigma 56mm, which almost convinced me enough to sell the sony 35 for sigma 30 to get the same quality
Someone locally is selling their Sony FE 28mm f2.0 full frame for $290obo, this or the Sigma 30? Anyone compare on a a6000?
Interesting comparison. If you don’t plan on full frame anytime soon, I’d go with the sigma 30mm.
hikyletaggart thanks. I was able to grab a Sigma 60mm off the local FB tagsale for $100. Maybe I’ll get lucky enough to find a 30!
is it good for car photography?
Yep! 🚗
@@kyletaggart thanks bro
Hey there! I bought this lens recently for my Sony a6000 but it doesn't fit my camera. The connection seems to narrow and doesn't fit into the Sony a6000 camera body. Do I need an adapter?
You should not need an adapter. Look on the silver mount of the lens, it should say Sony E mount. If it says something different you got the wrong mount version.
@@kyletaggart I checked amazon and the one I bought was wrongly labelled so I opted for a similar Sony one with an e mount. Appreciate the reply!
That's glossy black lettering! Reee!
Then there's the Sigma USA 4-year warranty.
-Tom
hey u were planning to buy an alpha6100 what about it
ur_friend_armaan I was supposed to get one to test for two weeks and it’s not showing up. Have to hold off on my next camera purchase as I’m moving soon. Once the move happens o may be getting either a 6100 or 6400. Need that no recording limit for my TH-cam camera 😎🙌🏻
@@kyletaggart nice, what do you think about the a6300 it is also of the same price as 6100. what would be a better pick
Hello, I bought a sigma 16mm and I don’t know how to use it, The zoom rings is not working?
I have a6000 camera
Its not a zoom lens. If you’re shooting jpeg you can use clear image zoom to zoom in. But otherwise it’s not a zoom.
can you tell me your gimbal's name?